THE winger has been out since mid-September with an ankle injury, although Ally McCoist is hopeful that he will make the squad for the game this Sunday.

DAVID Templeton could make a dramatic return to the Rangers starting XI on Sunday for their Scottish Cup encounter with Elgin City.

The former Hearts winger has been out since picking up an ankle injury in Rangers league meeting with Annan on September 15, but could run out in the cup game at Ibrox on Sunday.

Speaking today, on the official Rangers website, manager Ally McCoist commented: “I think David has been a big miss for us, he came in and scored two goals for us and after the first five minutes against Annan we haven’t seen him since.

“It’s been a little bit frustrating, especially for David himself. He obviously wants to get out and play but from our point of view and indeed the supporters’ point of view he is certainly a player that will be easy on the eye and they will certainly enjoy watching him.

“Hopefully he can join in training at the end of the week and I would certainly be hopeful that Temps could be involved at the weekend not putting any pressure on him.”

A number of Rangers players have suffered injuries this term, including several of their new signings, although McCoist can now see some light at the end of the tunnel.

“Sebastien Faure, Ross Perry and Emilson are coming along but certainly the centre backs are still a bit longer term,” he said.

“We’ve had a tough time when it comes to injuries, Fraser Aird’s got a fracture on his thumb and he won’t be able to do anything for two or three weeks.

“That’s again very unfortunate for the lad and for ourselves as he’s been an important player in recent weeks.

“Andy Little is fine now, the scan showed up severe bruising that is all so he’s feeling a lot better and he’s been training away.